Xanthosoma pentaphyllum
Also known as: Acontias pentaphyllus Schott +2 more
- Acontias pentaphyllus Schott
- Arum pentaphyllum Vell.
- Xanthosoma pentaphyllum (Vell.) Schott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in South America, Xanthosoma pentaphyllum is a tuberous plant belonging to the Araceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central